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I have been collecting knives for many many years...well over 20. I mostly collected Microtech knives, OTFs and folders. I actually only had one fixed blade worthy of note, and that was the Buck "Buckmaster" 184. Also had the other "Rambo" knives by Gill Hibben but....blah.
So after a lot of careful thought, testing, practicing, etc. I came to the conclusion, that for MY personal needs....Walter Brend's Marauder suits me best as a production folder. I can come up with a huge list of reasons why, but I can do that in another thread at another time. Right now, I am looking for a FIXED knife for more or less "tactical" purposes in an EDC fixed knife. I would like to be able to carry it horizontally on my belt behind my back. Something with an overall length of about 10" or so. I don't really want to pass more than a 6" blade.
I have had a great deal of training with a karambit, and I always carry a modified Brous that I worked on to suit my needs. I take it everywhere with me. I can draw it faster than anything else that I own now that it has a "wave" on it. But after the surprise is over, I can than reach for my tactical folder if need be....but better yet, a fixed blade if possible.
So on for my search for the best fixed blade for my needs. And this is what I want to discuss in this thread. I don't want to talk about the Marauder, my back up folder, my multi tools, my neck knife, etc. I would like some opinions on a well made fixed blade, no more than 6" long. I plan to use it as an EDC tool as well, so I'm not looking to break the bank as well. I really don't want to go past $400. And with that in mind, after doing some searching....I came across a knife from Bastinelli called the "Assaucalypse". There are two versions, the compact version has a blade just shy of 6" and has an overall length of a tad over 10". PERFECT. Besides, it gets an A+ in the mean and scary looking department. One person who I spoke to who has it says it was one of his better investments. I love the design of the entire knife. D2 is a very good steel....it's not the best, but this knife can be had for under $250. I think that's a great price from what I have heard about it, from how it looks, being D2, etc. I know there are better steels out there, but I am familiar with D2 and know how to put a scary edge on it when it comes time to sharpen. I like how thick the blade is....a puncture can open up a rather large cavity. And the blade is also really thin so for slicing and slashes, I think it will do just well....even in the kitchen or when carving meat on a butchers block.
I saw the Tai Pan from Cold Steel and the video that they made as to how it bends and how it cuts. VERY impressive. I have not completely ruled it out, and function does come before looks....but I think I should be OK with the compact Assaucalypse, judging from what others have told me, reviews that I read, etc. And like I said....I really do like how that bad ass blade looks. I am toying with the notion of getting a custom version with a hand ground mirror polished finish. Not sure. I will most likely end up going with satin though. Most of the big stores that carry them now are out of satin and most of them only carry stonewash. I may want to have a custom leather sheath made for it . I prefer leather to kydex and what not with my sidearms. Maybe a kydex sheath that has that little "click lock" that secures the blade in place.
If not the "Assaucalypse", can anyone suggest another knife? Something around the same size size? Not looking for serrations. If you have a suggestion, a pic and a price with your suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks fellas.
Harry
So after a lot of careful thought, testing, practicing, etc. I came to the conclusion, that for MY personal needs....Walter Brend's Marauder suits me best as a production folder. I can come up with a huge list of reasons why, but I can do that in another thread at another time. Right now, I am looking for a FIXED knife for more or less "tactical" purposes in an EDC fixed knife. I would like to be able to carry it horizontally on my belt behind my back. Something with an overall length of about 10" or so. I don't really want to pass more than a 6" blade.
I have had a great deal of training with a karambit, and I always carry a modified Brous that I worked on to suit my needs. I take it everywhere with me. I can draw it faster than anything else that I own now that it has a "wave" on it. But after the surprise is over, I can than reach for my tactical folder if need be....but better yet, a fixed blade if possible.
So on for my search for the best fixed blade for my needs. And this is what I want to discuss in this thread. I don't want to talk about the Marauder, my back up folder, my multi tools, my neck knife, etc. I would like some opinions on a well made fixed blade, no more than 6" long. I plan to use it as an EDC tool as well, so I'm not looking to break the bank as well. I really don't want to go past $400. And with that in mind, after doing some searching....I came across a knife from Bastinelli called the "Assaucalypse". There are two versions, the compact version has a blade just shy of 6" and has an overall length of a tad over 10". PERFECT. Besides, it gets an A+ in the mean and scary looking department. One person who I spoke to who has it says it was one of his better investments. I love the design of the entire knife. D2 is a very good steel....it's not the best, but this knife can be had for under $250. I think that's a great price from what I have heard about it, from how it looks, being D2, etc. I know there are better steels out there, but I am familiar with D2 and know how to put a scary edge on it when it comes time to sharpen. I like how thick the blade is....a puncture can open up a rather large cavity. And the blade is also really thin so for slicing and slashes, I think it will do just well....even in the kitchen or when carving meat on a butchers block.
I saw the Tai Pan from Cold Steel and the video that they made as to how it bends and how it cuts. VERY impressive. I have not completely ruled it out, and function does come before looks....but I think I should be OK with the compact Assaucalypse, judging from what others have told me, reviews that I read, etc. And like I said....I really do like how that bad ass blade looks. I am toying with the notion of getting a custom version with a hand ground mirror polished finish. Not sure. I will most likely end up going with satin though. Most of the big stores that carry them now are out of satin and most of them only carry stonewash. I may want to have a custom leather sheath made for it . I prefer leather to kydex and what not with my sidearms. Maybe a kydex sheath that has that little "click lock" that secures the blade in place.
If not the "Assaucalypse", can anyone suggest another knife? Something around the same size size? Not looking for serrations. If you have a suggestion, a pic and a price with your suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks fellas.
Harry
